Bee Balm

Spreading like a weed, the greenery smells faintly fabulous when handled – that’s the scent of bergamot, which I love!

2009: Did NOT do well with the cold and wet of this year – we got the white leaf mold which I’ve heard others complain of. The flowers were still great, but I’m worried about how they’ll do in 2010 if the mold is still around the plants weakened.

2015: Hm, I didn’t remember that this happened the first year…I wonder if John (previous house owner and garden tender) treated them for mold? Anyway, it happens every year, and makes me a bit sad, and they don’t look as fabulous as they did the first year. Fertilizer???